Surface Operations Leading Hand

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST)

Northern Star Resources Limited is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier‑1 world‑class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world‑class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of a successful and productive team
• Permanent position and extended mine‑life offering job security
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invests in its people

Reporting to the Surface Operations Supervisor, the Surface Operations Leading Hand is responsible for the supervision, leadership and direction of the Surface Operations team.

• Coordinate the daily management, control and supervision of the work and work areas of the Surface Operations team in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations
• Ensure all safety related activities are completed in accordance with Company policy such as Hazard 's, pre‑start checks, pre‑start meetings, and incident reporting as required
• Organize and manage the crew daily including managing breakdowns while maintaining production and delegating unplanned work as it arises
• Supervise the work group to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner and any issues or hazards are corrected and/or promptly reported to the Surface Operations Supervisor
• Assist crew by investigating problems, recommending solutions, providing assistance in the selection of equipment and providing technical direction and advice
• Undertake a full inspection of all working areas throughout the shift as required to ensure safe operations
• Actively contribute to site safety policy and new initiatives; implement related changes
• Actively promote, monitor and enforce compliance by personnel with safe work practices
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas
• Ensure effective handover to cross shift or delegate as required
• Ensure all incidents and accidents are reported, investigated and reviewed according to policy and procedure

You will be a highly motivated individual who will display behaviour consistent with our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

• Minimum 5 years' surface equipment/operations experience preferably in the mining industry
• Experience operating equipment in extreme weather conditions such as temperatures to –40 degrees F, snow, ice, wind etc. REQUIRED
• Experience in a supervisory capacity
• Proficient in prioritising work
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• Be able to pass a background check and post‑offer physical
• Current Driver's License

You will be working a 3‑week on, 3‑week off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Schedule will be finalised at interview time. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, internet & cable tv programs. Cell service is available when using Wi‑Fi. The company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

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